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Florida will allow high school athletes to benefit financially from name, image and likeness

The FHSAA’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a seismic change in the organization’s bylaws.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida June 4, 2024July 21, 2024

The FHSAA’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a seismic change in the organization’s bylaws.

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Florida board of education replaces the word ‘gender’ with ‘sex,’ as state challenges new Title IX changes

Other changes to the bylaws approved Wednesday include allowing student-athletes to continue playing sports if they graduate early.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 29, 2024September 8, 2024

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Florida’s home school voucher program could double in size next year

Voucher amounts typically range from about $7,000 to $9,000 per student, depending on what counties they live in.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 28, 2024March 9, 2025

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Florida may allow high school athletes to profit from name, image and likeness deals

The 13-member board, which includes eight members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in August, is slated to vote on the proposal during a June 4 meeting.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 15, 2024July 8, 2024

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Amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations, USF adds increased security for commencement events

Pro-Palestinian protests have shaken campuses across the country as the academic year ends.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 3, 2024September 5, 2024

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DeSantis signs bill to remove ‘indoctrination’ from Florida classrooms

DeSantis also signed a bill allowing state funds to be deposited in credit unions. In the past, only banks have been eligible.

by Ryan Dailey, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 2, 2024March 13, 2025

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that opens the door for kindergarteners to learn about communism

The state education department will be tasked with drawing up academic standards for the lessons.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida April 17, 2024September 11, 2024

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Board at Lakeland’s Florida Polytechnic University selects new president in 7-6 vote

Trustees debated about whether Florida Poly’s next president should have a STEM background.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida April 17, 2024March 1, 2025

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DeSantis signs Florida education reform bill that includes limiting ‘book challenges’

The law also will direct state education officials to create a “classical education teaching certificate.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida April 16, 2024April 30, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill targeting ‘community’ IDs for migrants

Rep. Johanna Lopez, D-Orlando, said “restricting access to valid identification jeopardizes public safety.”

by Ryan Dailey, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 15, 2024July 2, 2025

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Florida looks to limit book bans from people who don’t have kids in school

Under the tweaks to the bill approved by senators Tuesday, the proposal seeks to limit certain people to one book objection per month.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida March 6, 2024April 26, 2024

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Florida Senate passes bill that would provide college tuition to high school dropouts

Bill sponsor Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, characterized the bill as a way to give second chances to high-school dropouts.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 29, 2024April 8, 2025

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Florida House approves proposal to allow chaplains in schools, critics say it’s unconstitutional

“Courts have repeatedly ruled that it is unconstitutional for public schools to invite religious leaders onto campus to engage in religious activities…”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 23, 2024March 12, 2024